Block III - CPR

Question 1

What does CPR stand for?

Answer 1

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

Question 2

CPR is a combination of _____________ and ___________.

Answer 2

Rescue breathing, chest compressions

Question 3

When cardiac arrest occurs the use of CPR can support a small amount of blood flow to the heart and brain to _________ until normal heart function is restored.

Answer 3

Buy time

Question 4

The steps for CPR have changed to __________.

Answer 4

C/A/B or Circulation/Airway/Breathing

Question 5

All rescuers should be certified and refer to the current procedures as published by the _________ and ________.

Answer 5

American Heart Association (AHA), American Red Cross (ARC)

Question 6

The key to the survival for victims of cardiac arrest is the prompt recognition of the arrest and immediate activation of the emergency response system. The steps of the survival chain are:

Answer 6

• Recognition/ activation of CPR
• Chest compressions
• AED/ Defibrillator
• Rapid Defibrillation
• Effective advanced life support (EMT’s, ambulance)
• Integrated post-cardiac arrest care